This book was published by The Viking Press in 1961.  It is stated on a preliminary page:  “This advance edition of A SHOOTING STAR limited to 750 copies has been printed for friends of the author and the publishers.”  This hardcover is 8-½” high by 5-¾” wide and has 433 pages.

This book is in VG condition, the spine is cocked and there is a gift inscription on the front free-endpaper, otherwise it is a nice copy.  The Dust Jacket has edge wear, losses at the spine ends and small tears and creases.  The Dust Jacket is now in a removable, archival protective cover to protect it from further damage and greatly improve its appearance, the photos were taken before the cover was added.